davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
HE LOOKED sEEDY AND WEAK
But the Dudes Who Tried to Have
Fun With Him Got Left.
From the Pittsb,trg Dispatch.

Fun With Him Got Left
From the Pittsbur1 Dispatch.
Last evening a seedy individual, wearing a
long grey beard and careworn look crossed
Smithfeld street toward City Hail. When he
had reached the middle of the street he gazed
in the direction of the city clock long and
anxiously. Three dudes stood on the hotel
steps, and one of them, dressed in the latest
fashion, spied the Old man and Immediately
addressed his companions in this manner:
Say, fellows! there's an old guy now watch
me have some fun with him.
The dude then walked out to the curb, and as
the old man reached the pavement he was
stopped by the would-be humorist, who accosted
him thusly:
Hello Mr. Drexel what's your hurry? Are
you on your way to the bankers banquet at the
Monongahela House? Can we go along 4: Say,
you had better fix your hat straight" And as
the young scamp said this he crushed the
strangers hat over his eyes, and began pulling
his beard. The old man said nothing until after
he had adjusted the crushed head-covering.
He then calmly remarked
Boys, you shouldn't make fool out of a
weak old chap like me when I'm not looking.
Now, young fellows, my hat is just resting on
the top Of my head. Just knock it off, and you
will see some more fun
The dude attempted to do so. but the weak
old man fist caught the dude fair on the nose.
The claret few, and the owner of the damaged
nose attempted to strike back. but he was not
quick enough, as the old man gave him another
stunning blow which knocked him sprawling as
far as the car track One of the fallen man S
friends attempted TO interfere, but was knocked
down in jiffy, and "Drexel" was master of the
situation. Detectives Shore and Gumbert, hear
ing the squabble ran out of the Mayors office,
when the feeble old man rushed down Virgin
alley and out of sight, thus escaping arrest.
The squeched dude went to a neighboring bar
Der shop for repairs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
Cotton Fires Must Be Prevented

Those interested in handling cotton at
this port are fully aroused to the import
ance of greater vigilance in protecting
cotton from fire. The warning contained
in the action of the cotton under
writer's of New York is needed, and there
is no doubt that no means will be left I'M
tried not only to find out the causes of the
fires which have already occurred at this
port this season, but, also, to prevent the
occurrence of others.
The question of expense should not be
permitted to stand in the way of the
adoption of any precaution which may be
deemed necessary. The plain truth is that
the fires must be prevented. Their continu-
ance means the ruin of the cotton business
of the port. Heavier insurance rates here
than at other ports would drive cotton
away. That the rates will be raised if
other serious fires in cotton occur soon there
is no reason to doubt. Already the insur-
ance companies have suffered losses which
they claim, amount to more than the
premiums they will receive during the en-.
tire season.
No possible source of danger should be
left unguarded, and the regulations already
in existence, or which may be provided for
securing protection against fire, should be
enforced with such fidelity and vigor as tc
leave no doubt that the men who contro
the cotton business are in earnest in ward
ing off the threatened danger
There may be those who will argue that
there is no necessity for doing this or that
| thing, and others who will disregard the
| regulations. The former may be influenced
| by desire to avoid expense, and the latter
| by an unwillingness to submit to any
authority, or by the belief that they know
great deal more than those who made tn,
regulations. II is apparent that if safety il
| to be secured there must be no yielding K
the arguments of those influenced by per
sonal considerations and no concessions tc
those who propose to defy authority. In
telligence, firmness, vigilance and promp
action are necessary to save the commerct
! of the port from a serious blow.
Tho action of the City Council last night
requiring cotton, while being transported
on lighters, to be covered with tarpaulins
is move in the right direction. There ar,
good many who have given cotton fire
careful consideration who believe that as
rule, they are caused by sparks from steam
| vessels
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
The Fishery Question.

There have been contradictory accounts
published Of what the policy of the State
Department is relative to the fishery ques-
ton. The fact that such accounts have APP
peared in print afford the best of evidence
that the department has not authorized any
statement about its policy. The correspond
ents have been drawing on their imagina-
lions in the absence of facts, and have not,
therefore, agreed in their stories of the course
which the State Department will pursue
Secretary Bayard says that the policy of
the State Department has not been deter
mined upon fully, and will not be until the
following question is settled: What
are the rights of American fishermen
in Canadian waters? More than
hundred years have elapsed
since this question was first raised, and it
has been debated from time to time during
the whole of that period. The prospect of
its being determined very soon, therefore,
if the experience of the past is a good basis
upon which TO found an opinion, is not
promising. That being the case it may be
quite while before the country knows the
policy of the State Department relative to the
fishery question. One thing is certain, how
ever, and that is that the American people
want the question settled in way that will
encourage peaceful relations between the
United States and Canada
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
Utah Must Wait.

The Mormons are very anxious that Utah
shall be admitted into the Union, and 1t Is
expected that they will have a strong lobby
in Washington next winter to urge its ad-
mission. They point out that since the Ter
rtory has adopted a constitution which
prohibits poygamy the only objection that
has been urged to its becoming State has
been removed.
The Mormons are not to be trusted. The
impression prevails that if Utah were
clothed with allathe powers of a State the
Mormons would Immediately change the
constitution so as to legalize polygamy.
This they could undoubtedly do, and there is
no power anywhere that could prevent them.
They are in the majority in the Territory,
and would, of course, have political control
of the new State. The Edmunds law is be-
ing enforced so vigorously that it is impos
sible for polygamy to flourish in the Terri
tory, and there are good reasons for think
ing that their anxiety to get into the Union
is based upon a belief that they would then
be free to do as they please with respect to
that institution
The Judiciary Committee of the last
House proposed an amendment to the Fed
eral constitution making polygamy crime
in all the States, and giving the Federal
courts authority TO deal with it. If an
amendment of this kind were to be adopted
there would then be no reason for refusing
Utah's request The government would
have the same power to deal with polyga-
my in Utah as 1t now has.
Doubtless this proposed amendment to the
constitution will be considered by the pres
emit Congress. II offers the only salts factory
solution Of the Mormon problem. OF course
Utah could be kept in the condition of Ter
ritory until polygamy entirely disappeared
within its limits, but there are two objec-
tions to doing that. One is that large
minority of the people are not MOrmons,
and it would be unjust to deprive them
of their political rights in order
to punish those who refuse to obey the
laws. The other is that it would be impos-
sible to determine whether the Mormons
were sincere if they pretended to give up
polygamy. They might abandon it for
years, and, having inspired confidence in
their pretended conversion, might legalize
it as soon as they secured the power to do So
The safest and wisest way to deal with
polygamy is to make it a crime throughout
the whole country, and give the Federal
courts power to suppress it whenever
found within their jurisdiction. Utah will
have to wait probably for admission into
the Union until this is done by constitu-
tional amendment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

Among Henry Georges large audiences at
Kingston, N. Y, no one at the end of his
speech cared to ask him the usual questions
A man in the audience explained this by
saying that all present accepted Mr..
Georges theories, and was heartily cheered
The question of which party the labor vote
will be drawn from must make the Repub-
licans not little anxious. They have been
patting George on the back and eneourag-
ing him in every way, only to find that out
side of the city he is more heartily received,
if possible, than in it. The Republican
strength lies outside the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
Lively Travelling Companion.


From the San Francisco Chronicle.
There is an American in the customs service
of China who is quite a character. His GOODNESS
and assurance have tried the patience of Sir
Robert Hart, the imperial director of customs,
any time these twenty years but he is still there
He never could learn Chinese and even when it
was made imperative that the customs men
should know the language to some extent, he
didn't learn il. He was always doing something
wrong or against the rules. On one occasion
Sir Robert Hart was in Shanghai and walking
down the Bend ne met an American whose post
was in a southern port. Tho American saluted
We'll. sir" said Hart, twill you have the
goodness to explain why you are not at your
post in Amboyf"
Certainly, Sir Robert, am travelling with a
No. mandarin on duty"
You! You can't be of much use. How do
you manage! You don't understand ChineseY''
mo; but don't talk to him.
"How can you get on without talking to him!''
"Well you see, Sir Robert, he's dead
He was escorting the body of dead mandarin
to his family place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

A Boston druggist, who was arrested and
fined for selling cigars on Sunday, pleaded
that tobacco was a drug, and put the
American pharmacopeia in evidence He
appealed from the decision, and the progress
of the case in the courts will be watched
with interest. Should the higher tribunals
sustain the druggists plea, which action, it
is said, would accord with the decision of
an Alabama court, the druggists cigar
would be drug, and could be legally sold
ON Sunday, while that of the tobacco dealer
would not, but would be merchandise The
tobacco dealers could perhaps get around
the difficulty by taking out licenses as drug
pists
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MEEr1NGs-So lomon's Lodge No, l, F. A. M
St. Andrews Society; Haupt Lodge No. So, l. o.
O. F.: Memorial Services l. o. @. F.
SPECIAL NoT1cEs-Texas Ponies, ID. Cox's sale
Stables; State and County Taxes, 1887; as to
Crew of British Steamship Grandholm; as to
Bills against Norwegian Bark Birgitte.
AMUsEMENTs-A Musical Treat, by Prof. Dahl
berg.
CHEAP COLUMN ERTIsEMENTs-Help want
ed; Employment Wanted; For Rent; FOR
Sale; Personal; Miscellaneous.
AUCTION SALEs- Carriage and Horses, by 1.
d. LaRoche's Sons; Sale of Damaged Cotton,
Household Furniture, by J. Mclaughlin Son.
Brass GooDs-L. & B. S. NJ. II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
Light and Shade.

Were there no clouds across the evening sky,
The sunset radiance we're not half so fair!
The wondrous traceries in the forest glade
But owe their birth TO shadows trembling
there!
The sombre pines upon the mountain side
Make clear the dazzling wilderness Of the snow,
And deeper silence followsfo the roar
OF avalanche lcaping 10 the depths below.
So in this strange, mysterious life we lead,
Bright joy is welded unto tear-dewed pain,
And to the union hallowed and serene
Comes meck.eyed Peace, with all her blessed
train.
The lesson old, take once again, sad heart;
Sweet Comfort first is born within the soul,
When Sorrow sits, guest beside thy hearth
And writes thy name upon her sacred SCROLL
MARY AMY CLIFFORD
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
A Good Remedy for a Dog.
From Terds SiftinQs.

One OF the richest men in Austin lives in a
humble cottage of a poor Irishman, whose
principal wealth consists OF dog that has got
o voice like a Fourth of July orator One
morning the wealthy nabob knocked at Mr.
O'Rafferty's humble cottage, and addressed
him as follows:
For three nights now your dog has barl1ed
necessarily, so that | have not been able &c
sleep a wink. My aged mother, who is an in
valid, has also been kept awake am sorry to
bother you but this has TO stop"
Amt sorry myself. said the good. hearted
fellow, with tears in his eyes, for the poor
dog! Don't you know Of good remedy Tor dog
wild the distempery"
The other man said be did. and started for a
qua shop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

Just as the Western Union succeeds in
extinguishing competition in the United
States, rival springs up for its South
American and West Indian business. A
French company is to build lines from New
York to Charleston, thence to Havana, ia
maica, Central America and Brazil, which
win be under the control of the French and
Commercial Cable Companies, connecting
with them at New York. Even a little in
fringement on the monopoly is a good thing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

Commissioner Oberly's Illumination
against political societies in the government
departments at Washington does not seem
to have had much effect. The Maryland
and Virginia Democratic associations have
frequent and enthusiastic meetings. 1t has
not been long since Democratic associa-
tioa among the clerks became possible, and
the most rigid reformer ought to look with
a great deal of allowance for youthful ex-
uberance upon their proceedings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

Senator Hoar is putting forth all his ener-
gy to mend the breach in the Republican
ranks in Worcester county. Massachusetts,
where bitter quarrel between leaders has
existed for years The Senator says Worces-
ter was the birthplace of the Republican
party, and if the district is captured by a
Democrat, it will presage Republican de-
feat in the country at large. AS the district
is now represented by Democrat, who sue
ceeded Republican elected by scarcely
400 majority, when it had before been
thousands, the Senator must think his party
is in desperate strait.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

American citizen Wong Chin Foo re-
Gently started to Canada on lecturing
tour, and when he got to the frontier had to
pay duty on himself in the sum of $50, as
if he had been valuable package of tea.
Besides this, Mr.. Foo was obliged to wear a
numbered tag, after the manner of town
dog. Because of these things MIR. Foo is
angry, and wants the United States to pro-
tect him from such outrageous treatment.
His case seems to be a good one, but Mr.
Foo ought to have learned by this time that
if he wants to be treated like an American
citizen he must have his name changed to
John Smith, Patrick O'Flaherty, or some
thing of that sort. Wong Chin Foo won't
do
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

The revenues of the Post Office Depart
ment are not long depressed by a reduction
in the rate of postage. The shortage of
S7,00O,0O0, caused by the reduction of the
rate to &C., has been steadily reduced every
year, and it is now thought the postal SER
vice will be self-supporting in a short time.
Then other improvements will be in order
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

The New York Star wants to know if
Roscoe Conkling is Joseph Pulltzers candi-
date for the Presidency next year There
is no one down this way that can relieve the
Stars anxiety on this point. In fact, in
this locality nobody cares who Joseph Pu-
litzer's candidate is. 1t is known here, how
ever, that Mr.. Cleveland is the peoples
candidate, and that the Democratic party
will nominate and support him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

Andrew Carnegie, after making himself
rs conspicuous as possible by his money in
Scotland, is again in New York. His prin-
cipal business since his return appears to be
to talk of Mr. Blaine's good health and
greatness. Is it possible that Mr.. Carnegie
married political ambition with his wife,
and hopes to pull himself into position by
the Maine statesman's coat tailsl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

Mr.. H. S. Little, New Jersey railroad
man and politician, who calls himself a
Democrat, but is credited with having at
divers times killed off aspiring men of that
party, writes an eighteen-column open letter
to Senator Mcpherson, which is intended to
consign that distinguished gentleman to the
political limbo in which previous victims
languish. The principal charge against the
Senator is that he conspired in 1878 to elect
Gen. Sewell, a Republican, to the Senate,
when the seat might have been given to a
Democrat. The charge is an old one, and
Mr. Little will find it difficult to make of it
lever powerful enough to pry out of his
seat in the Senate man weighted down
with as many dollars as is Mr. Mcpherson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

THE unanimous verdict of the ladies' and all
Il who called Thursday and Friday was that
such an array of lovely goods was never before
seen in Savannah. In every department were
they charmed by the beauty taste and elegance
displayed. These new and choice things were
last week on exhibition but are THIS WEEK
ON SALE,
and we warmly invite you to call and take ad-
vantage of the opportunity: 1t is unnecessary
to assure you that we will maintain our rep
utation for
CLOSE PRICES
that is already established, but we will quote
few SPECIAL THINGS in the different depart
ments that are GREAT DRIVES
DRESS GOODS.
Commencing MONDAY MORNING we will
so pieces Colored Cashmere, in all the new
shades, at &c. per yard.
30 pieces Fancy Checks Plaids and Stripes, in
double width, at 121ac. per yard
80 pieces Double width All wool filling Cash
| mere, in all the new shades, at 19c. per yard;
| cannot be matched anywhere for less than 25c.
or 35c.
30 pieces 4O-inch wide Cancels Hairs at 471Sc.
per yard, equal to any Csc goods in the city.
FL ELS.
Will offer an ALL WOOL RED FLANNEL at
15c. per yard and soft white wool Flannel at
NELS at 614c. per yard; worth 10c. anywhere.
BLANK TS.
Being ont of our regular 99c. Blankets, we will
sell for the week. or as long as they last, OUR
81 p 1914 BLANKETS at 99c.
While here look at our lovely large size
l., LAMBS WOOL BLANKETS at S..
DOMESTICS
Several cases new styles DRESS GINGHAMS
just received which we will sell at 10c, and
12l6c.; never before sold less than 15c. Ask to
see them.
And notwithstanding advance in ''Fruit of
Loom, we will sell two cases this week at &c.
per yard.
GLOVES.
FOR THE WEEK: line of Dressed and
Undressed Kids, plain or embroidered backs,
4-button, at soc.
To those who have not yet called we will say
DO NOT FAIL TO SEE
OUR MILLINE RY.
1t is the competest and most beautiful line
ever displayed south of New York
See also our lovely CLOAKS. This line can
not be surpassed anywhere. We would call
your especial Alteration to our SILK PLUSH,
SATIN LINED wrap at $12 so. 1t is the pref
test thing ever seen for the price
Look also at our SILKS. This is a special
feature of our business and we believe our line
is unapproachable
Every department in the house you will find
as complete as those mentioned. All are filed
with the Newest Novelties. We extend a warm
invitation to you all to call whether you wish to
purchase or not. Our statesmen and salesladies
are taught to SHOW GOODS with pleasure.
We are respectfully yours,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
Registered at the Post Office in Savannah,

r
The MORNING NEWS is published every day in
The year and is served to subscribers IN the city,
hy newsdealers and carriers, on their own &c
count. at % cents week. 81 90 a month, s. %
for six months and SIC 90 for one year.
The MORNING NEWS, by mail, one month
81 90: three months, s. %; six months - %;
one year $40 90.
The MoRNING News, IN mail, six times a
week (without Sunday issue) three months
81 90; six months, 81 90 one year, s. co.
The MORNING News, Tri-Weekly, Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays, or Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, three months, - ~ SIX
months So 50 one year. s. CO.
The SUNDAY NEWS, by mail, one year - W.
The WEEKLY NEws, by mail one year, 81 %:
Subscriptions payable in advance Remit oy
postal order. check or registered letter. Cur
rency sent by mail at risk of senders
This paper is kept on file and advertlSing rates
may be ascertaned at the office of the Amer.
can Newspaper Publishers Association Io4
Temple Court, New York City.
Letters and kilograms should Ce addresseu
'NJnRNINe NEWS, Savannah, Ga.
Advertising rates made known on application.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
Secret of powderly's Success.
From HE BOSTON Herald UndD

Unless some now Unforeseen event takes
place, Mr. Powderly will emerge from the con-
vention when it adiourns, with flying colors,
proving by this, what we have always asserted
that he is, by long odds, the abest man con
nected with the order and holds his position
because he deserves to hold it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
The Minneapolis "Tribune's" Insult.

From the Ne'0 York Sstn anti Cleveland DEM
1t is inconceivable that the article entitled
"Nr and Mrs. Cleveland as Mere People" could
have found its way into the columns of a self
respecting and carefully edited newspaper
except through lapse OF vigilance on the part
of the responsible authority. This Is the most
charitable view to take of the occurrence. A
manly apology from Mr.. Blethen and Mr..
Haskell would help them very much in the
general estimation Of the public.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

The collapse of the present Panama
Canal Company seems to be imminent The
money provided by its last loan, obtained
by such great sacrifices, will be exhausted
in February, and the greater part of the
work remains to be done. The failure of
the company would, doubtless, cause a
great financial CONFUSION in France, and to
prevent this it is hoped the French govern
ment will itself undertake the work Then
the opportunity would arrive for the Mon
roe doctrine to get in its work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

The power of the Republican machine in
Philadelphia was illustrated by the nomi-
nation of Leeds for Sheriff, though he was
opposed by the entire Republican press, with
one exception. 1t remains to be seen if it is
strong enough to elect him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20

The return of Mr. James Gordon Bennett
to New York has made a great difference
in the course of the Herald. 1t has sud-
denly become anti Cleveland and anti
Nicoll, and in its news columns give glow
ing accounts of the George campaign. In
short, it is now Republican paper.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-20
The dissatisfied members of the Exec,

The dissatisfied members of the Execu-
tive Board of the Knights of Labor are
vigorously charging corruption on the part
of the governing majority, but the mem
bers of the General Assembly do not take
much stock in the truth Of the allegation.
Bailey and Barry seem to be looked upon as
radical agitators, who wish to commit the
order to a programme Of violence The
sympathy of the public is with the con-
servatives, represented by Mr.. PowderlY.